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Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy

Charter | PK-8 | 715 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 15, 2011

I had all my children go to Hawthorne. They have grown up to be wonderful students in high school and now in college. And one has now gotten her bachelors in communications. A good start was the foundation they needed to keep pursuing their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2010

My Son has been at Hawthorne since pre-k and now in first grade. His three teachers have been Mr. Gaona, Mrs.Key and Mrs.Cortez. . They have all been great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2010

this was a great school! i was sad to leave it!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 7, 2009

4 out of 5 is my opinion. I will say my child has been a student there for three years now, and I am very happy with Hawthorne. Of course there are some minor issues, but over all it is a great schoool.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2009

I recently moved to San Antonio from Berkeley, CA. I chose to move to the Alamo Heights school district. Then I found Hawthorne. I am very happy with the school. The staff is great. The principal is amazing. I have really high hopes for my children. I want them to go to an ivy league college. If this is what you're looking for too. This is the school for you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2009

Hawthorne is a wonderful school. My ratings are high. Great Teachers and A wonderful Principal. I am a grandparent here and enjoy everything about this school. The involvement between staff and students, parents and even grandparents. Wow! I read someone thought it was to strict well maybe but considering the grades they have at Hawthorne we need some strictness. We have to remember that we are dealing with 3 year olds thru 14 year olds. That is quite a stretch. All in all I give Hawthorne Academy 5 stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2008

staffs work very hard after the student to keep up theri scores.The envoronment is friendly but strict with their rules,which pleased me lot.my daughter was upset about leaving the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2007

Although I lived in the Northeast ISD, I found this charter school and was attracted to their philosophy. My son was a young Kinder entering school at age 4. My hopes were extremely high for him. Our experience was awful. I will say that the Principal took action for me and switched him to Mrs. Keys class. She was amazing, and there was a big change in my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2007

Excellent teaching at many grade levels. My daughter has been there since Kindergarten. One grade level though has a team of teachers that could benefit from refresher courses on how to treat children and how to communicate with parents effectively. Aside from this blight, my daughter has received an excellent education. The school has high standards both academically and socially. The one thing I wish could be provided would be Pre-AP courses with rigorous instruction in effective analytical writing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2006

Great school and outstanding staff. High percentage of parents are involved with teachers and staff. My daughter has been at Hawthorne since Kinder and currently passing to the 3rd grade. She loves it here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2006

Good teacher retention and a nice school but they really need to give the children more recreation. Even my kindergartner was stressed out and my other child could never be 'good' enough to get even one recess a week.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2005

Great school! with a solid Core Knowledge Curriculum, outstanding staff. It has a model art education program recognized nationally.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female80%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education88%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female84%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education75%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students95%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female82%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female81%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students92%
Female84%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female79%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 89% 48%
White 7% 34%
Black 3% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 20%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 84%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 29%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 34%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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115 W Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 738-9795

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